A woman who posed as a carer to gain entry into the homes of the elderly before stealing their prized possessions has been jailed and will be deported.

Maria Kwiatkowska, 21, entered the homes of elderly victims, all aged in their 80s, conning them into believing that she was a carer.

Over an 11-day period from Friday, April 11, she stole high-value jewellery, watches and cash from houses in Southend.

She wore a distinctive floral shirt with large and bright flower images and was later identified, interviewed by Essex Police and then charged.

Kwiatkowska, of no fixed address, admitted to three counts of burglary and was sentenced to three years and three months in prison for each count, to run concurrently, at Basildon Crown Court on Thursday (September 21).

Maria Kwiatkowska admitted burgling elderly people's homes.

She will be deported after she has served her sentence.

Investigating officer DC Stephen Cross said: "Kwiatkowska is a prolific offender who targeted our community's elderly and vulnerable people for her own financial gain.

"Her crimes were pre-planned and involved gaining entry into her victims' homes by pretending to be a carer."

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DC Cross said: "In one case, Kwiatkowska targeted the home of a person suffering from dementia.

"Kwiatkowska robbed her victims of treasured jewellery including one wedding ring of huge sentimental value. She has shown no remorse for her actions throughout the trial and I hope this outcome offers some justice to her victims."